Maintaining Integrity in the Digital World: The Role of Theological Education in Student Character Building
Keywords:
Theological Education, Student Integrity, Digital Ethics, Moral Challenges, Teching MethodsAbstract
In the rapidly evolving digital era, university students' moral and ethical challenges are becoming increasingly complex. Digital technology, while facilitating access to information, also opens opportunities for unethical behavior, such as plagiarism and misuse of social media. This study aims to analyze the role of theological education in shaping student character, particularly in addressing ethical challenges in the digital age. The method used is a systematic literature review, encompassing the analysis of various academic sources related to theological education, integrity, and digital ethical challenges. The findings indicate that theological education effectively instills moral and ethical values, especially when the teaching approach combines theory with relevant practical applications. However, this effectiveness largely depends on the quality of teaching and the relevance of the material to students' everyday lives. In conclusion, well-designed theological education that integrates practical learning methods and an understanding of the digital context can help students develop strong integrity in facing ethical dilemmas in the digital era. This study suggests that higher education institutions should update their theology curricula to be more relevant to students' contemporary challenges in the digital world.
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